The Study of Imperial Russia's Eastward Policy and Aigun Treaty in the middle of 19th century.

• Main Authors: Li, Kuo-chang, 利國章
• Other Authors: Chi Ming
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 1996
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/73738678276088454884

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 俄羅斯研究所 === 84 === Abstract: Russian "Eastward Policy" in the middle of 19th centurywas an important part in the development of Russian foreignpolicy. By the implementation of "Eastward Policy," It de-finitely would result in new interactions between China andRussia through the engagement, conflict, and compromise amongpolitical, econmic, and culture sectors. The purpose of this thesis is, based on the research of Russian "EastwardPolicy" and Ai Hun Treaty and focused on ensuing developmentof Sino-Russian border problems leaving behind NerchinskTreaty, to analyse the following: (1) What is the relationship between Russian "Eastward Policy" in the middle of 19th century and its tradi- tional expansion policy? (2) How was the international situtation and the circum- stance chin Dunasty was in affecting Russia's "East- ward Policy?" (3) Whether the purpost of Russia's intruding into Amur region and its expansion achievement affected future development of Russian "Eastward Policy." (4) Using Ai Hun Treaty as a case to explain the negotia- tion process to settle Sino-Russian east border dis- pute and to study the effect of this treaty. (5) Analyse whether the signing of Ai Hun Treaty had legal effect and its controversy. The methodology of this thesis is based on historical des- cription. Using basic concepts of historicalism and pramaticism,and using the principle of a country's geographical positionaffects its power and foreign policy approach, and basing on available modern history materials, to re-examine this historicalproblem. The First Chapter serves as an introduction. TheSecond Chapter explains the formation of Russian "Eastward Policy." The Third Chapter discusses the implementation of Russian "Eastward Policy" in the middle of 19th century and the controversy surrounding Sino-Russian east border. TheFourth Chapter deals with the signing of Ai Hun Treaty. TheFifth Chapter reviews and analyses Ai Hun Treaty. The SixthChapter concludes this thesis.